Correct Answer
✅ Option a — South
All Options:
- ASouth
- BNorth
- CEast
- DWest
Detailed Solution & Explanation
1) The hunter runs 200 metres East:
2) Turns right (facing South) and runs 100 metres:
3) Turns right (facing West) and runs 90 metres:
4) Turns left (facing South) and runs 50 metres:
5) Turns left (facing East) and runs 120 metres:
6) Turns left (facing North) and runs 60 metres: At this position, the hunter is facing North.
7) He finds the deer in front of him (North) at 100 metres. Thus, the deer's position is:
Now let us determine the direction of the hunter relative to the deer : - The x-coordinates are the same (). - The hunter's y-coordinate is , which is less than the deer's y-coordinate of . Therefore, the hunter is standing directly South of the deer.
Hence, **Option A** is the correct answer.
About This Chapter: Direction Tests
Paper
Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude
Weightage
5 Marks
Key Topics
Direction Sense Test
This chapter covers Direction Sense Test and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.
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This topic carries 5 Marks weightage. Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorizing.
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